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[Touch HD Themes and Apps] mtcerio:
Hello,

Since a few days, my Windows Live Messenger stopped delivering messages. I am able to log on, to see online contacts, but not to chat with them. They are not able to send me messages either. All messages are bouncing back after a few minutes ("The following message could not be sent: ...").

All other internet applications (opera, skype, ...) are working fine at the same time.

At first I thought I messed up with some settings, so I hard reset my Blackstone. But this did not solve.

So I thought it was a network problem (maybe a filter from my network operator). But the problem held also using my home wifi connection.

I also tried to update the Windows Live component, following this link: http://wl.windowsmobile.com which actually worked and updated Windows Live to v10.06.0046.0800, but I still have the same problem.

Any idea? Someone else is not able to log on since about 1st May 2009?

EDIT: I tried another Live ID which I have, and on that one, everything works! But I don't want to use that... I have my emails and contacts on the other!!!

Any suggestion/help appreciated. Thanks!

maTTeo
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] sank27:
Hi

I have also had problems with Windows Live for the past couple of days.

I was using it to get hotmail (mails delivered as they arrived, so data connection was always on).

It was working fine for about two weeks. The suddenly from past 2-3 days, my battery was losing charge very fast (30% gone in 4 hrs or so).

I though it was some application I has installed, so I did a hard reset. After that I realized that Windows Live was the problem. Basically it was not able to connect frequently and ate battery retrying.

So since past few days, probably something is wrong with Microsoft servers.

Anyway I kicked out Window Live and battery life is back to normal.

Looking for another push mail option now...
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] hoss_n2:
this is a general problem it happens on all my htc devices [tytn2 s630 htc hd]

it is probably due to the latest update for the desktop version of windows live messenger it doesn't support the windows live of the mobile phones we will wait for an upgrade to solve this problems [best wishes ]
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] mtcerio:
Do you think that all the people who are using an HTC phone cannot use Live Messenger these days? Wow. I cannot believe that Microsoft does not do something immediately. Actually, I cannot believe that I did not manage to find a forum or blog on microsoft.com for Windows Mobile support... the only blog I found has the latest post dated Aug 2008. This is quite disappointing to me.

Anyway, hope that the update (or the workaround:-P) will arrive soon.

Cheers

maTTeo
[G1 Android Development] TwilitTruth:
I've been using Haykuro's builds, and now the latest JF1.5 build (So snappy. :D), but in none of these builds does the Stereo Headset that came with the phone work, if you plug them in the sound keeps playing from the phone itself. Is there something special I'm supposed to do now that you didn't have to before? Or is it just something they forgot to keep on while they were busy making Bluetooth stereo work? :P
[G1 Android Development] daveid:
Mine work with JF1.5 ADP, both the stock single wired headset, and my headphones plugged into the HTC 3.5mm adapter. Music plays, can make calls, the button controls the playback... not a single problem. Have you tried adjusting the volume with them plugged in?
[G1 Android Development] TwilitTruth:
Well that's odd.. Yeah I have, it just changes the volume of the phone. Hmm.
[G1 Android Development] revocation:
update the radio

you need to update the radio on the phone. download

ota-radio-2_22_19_26I.zip on

http://sapphire-port-dream.googlecode.com/

This fixed the same issue I was having.
[G1 Android Development] TwilitTruth:
Hmm, okay. I was pretty sure I already did that, but I'll try again and get back with my results tomorrow.
[G1 Android Development] Shrivel:
I'm having similar issues. My HTC 3-1 adapter stopped working, but my stock adapter does work. I also flashed the radio. Please report back if re-flashing the radio fixes your issues.
[G1 Android Development] TwilitTruth:
Had a chance to test it out sooner than I thought. Sorry, I had ASSUMED that the 3.5mm adapter wouldn't work since my HTC 3-1 adapter didn't, but hadn't actually tried it. :x Anyways it DOES work, as per above though, the 3 in 1 does NOT.

However, I have found a workaround. With the phone unplugged, Plus your 3.5mm jack into the 3.5mm adapter that came with the phone (The one with the button), then plug the 3.5mm adapter into the 3-1's USB slot on the side, and if you're like me you'll be plugging in your car charger too, and attaching it to the back of the 3-1 adapter. Anyways, then just plug the 3-1 adapter into the phone and it WILL work. Plus you get the functionality of the little on-off button. :D I'm happy now.

Still, seems odd that the 3-1 doesn't work as intended (Being able to plug the 3.5mm jack directly into it.), but for my purposes this case is solved.
[G1 Android Development] UnkzDomain:
Well this is great for use early buyers who were treated so well and received the official adapters that are apparently the only ones that still work with the phone. /sarcasm

Seriously. What the hell.

I'm probably buying some A2DP headphones anyways, but since my original headphones' connections somehow got weakened in the little volume control nub, I'm pissed.
[G1 Android Development] rwbarnes67:
I have no problems with my 3 and1 adapter or stock headphone adapter with the new JF 1.50ADP....
[G1 Android Development] Shrivel:
LOL... great minds think alike. I had already discovered this workaround as well and can confirm it does work just as you said for me too. I'm okay with this solution for now, but it would be nice to eliminate some wires from my audio setup in car, rather than adding to the mess.

The new radio update must have re-mapped some function that was required for the standard headphone auxiliary outputs to work. That's the only explanation that I can think of, unless someone using a previous Cupcake build and the new radio can confirm that a 3-to-1 adapter works okay...
[G1 Android Development] Wisefire:
So, when I was using Haykuro's build I noticed a little Icon on the Notifications bar that let me know I had the 3.5mm Headphone jack plugged into the mini usb, But now on JF's 1.5, It's not there anymore. I also washed my 3.55 plug, So I don't know if something happened or if its JF's. Does anyone else know what I'm talking about?
[G1 Android Development] hpz937:
i am also having this problem with my htc 3-in-1, i have flashed the radio. i have not tested the workaround yet.
[G1 Android Development] Shrivel:
Which 3-in-1 adapter do you have?
[G1 Android Development] born_2_code:
Bluetooth Stereo not working here

I can use a regular headset fine.

but when i pair up my bt stereo a2dp headset I get no call sound. Regular sound tops at this point. Then I have to reset my phone to get sound back.

Anyone experiencing this ??

it seemed to be in the official ADP 1.5 so I guess It may be an unfixed Android bug.
[G1 Android Development] shadixt:
same issue here =(

I ALWAYS used to use my G1 as a music player in my car, but now that doesn't work =/ I'm stuck using CDs! =( lol

I have an HTC adapter I actually bought at a Tmobile store so I can't bealieve it doesn't work now with these new builds. Mine only has the male end that goes to the G1 and 1 female where I plug an aux cable into so I can;t do the trick you guys talked about above.

If ANYONE can help out, it would be very appreciated.
[G1 Android Development] ZilverZurfarn:
The htc 3-in-1 adapter was reported not to work as intended pretty soon after the HTC version of 1.5 was released. It doesn't register on the phone. I suspect all derivatives of the HTC version (like JF's) will behave the same. I also suspect this will be fixed in an upcoming service release.

/Mats
[G1 Android Development] shadixt:
So there's no current fix for this?
[G1 Android Development] ZilverZurfarn:
Nothing beyond using some other adapter, as far as I know. Ironically, only the original HTC 3in1 adapter seems to cause this behaviour.

/Mats
[G1 Android Development] Shrivel:
As noted previously, you CAN continue to use the HTC 3-in-1 adapter, but only in combination with a second USB to headphone jack adapter (such as the original one that came packaged with the G1 for the past few months). Not a fix, but the workaround does work fine.
[G1 Android Development] jbeitler:
this is almost crazy

So what you are trying to say is.. We wanted Bluetooth, so we got Bluetooth, but we lost Headset feature??? Other than the iPhone, there is not a phone out there that acts like this? Dont get me wrong I love the G1 and I'm not really sure how I got along with out it.. but really guys, Fixing one thing only to break another is not a good business practice. My guess is that the iPhone will work the first time.. but only time will tell... Has anyone heard anything about the Beam files feature?

//j
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] gtrab:
[SKN] [WM6.5] [03 MAY 09] - SONY ERICSSON LOGO for "start" & "wait anime" FOR WM6.5 -

Sony Ericsson LOGO fo START ICON and WAIT ANIMATION​

​

​

Finally, let the SKIN BEGIN for Windows Mobile 6.5 !!

Graphic artworks: *** ALL CREDITS TO GUAP ***

Start icon = Sony Ericsson Logo (enjoy the "3D" effect !!)

Wait anime = Sony Ericsson bouncing logo WITH TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND !!

DOCTOR'S WARNING: when using SEX1 or W4X WM6.5 ROMs, don't get frustrated if the WAIT ANIME NEVER (or barely) SHOWS UP, because these ROMs are GODSPEED !! :p

PS: Check if your WM6.5 ROM has SDKcerts included, if not, must install SDKcerts first (W4X and SEX1 already have)

Have fun ;)

.
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] nos2k5:
is there a way to install it separately? would like to have only the start menu logo
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] gtrab:
Both tweaks go into shelres.192.dll, but yes I am preparing a start icon-only version

PS: I like the new WM6.5 native wait anime too ;)
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] guap:
nice one :D

I think your wm6.5 rom deservers his own SE icons ;)
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] killerskincanoe:
i like i like... THX!
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] shadowmike:
GREAT JOB !

I request the blue start icon with no wait cursor :)
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] gtrab:
blue windows flag or blue SE logo ??

:D
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] THJahar:
Blue SE logo and Blue Bouncing logo for me too please :-)
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Doc_Debil:
Will it work on WM 6.1 Stock ROMs too? I'm just looking for a new wait anime :D
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] gtrab:
Use the previous version (shearch the forum, search for gtrab SEX1 SEX1cons etc)
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] souljaboy:
id be interested in a No wait icon version too !

and blue for start menu :)
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] benng02:
After installed, the signal status has been disappeared. Any idea?
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] guap:
that's near impossible...

I assume that if you are on 6.5 you have a rom with sdkcerts installed, lack of certs can be the only thing that interferes with icon hack. Did you installed something related to icons not released by gtrab? (batteries, other eye-candies...)
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] benng02:
Only FinixNover Battery icon installed. is it the cause?
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] gtrab:
Yes that's it:

FinixNover's registry changes are redirecting your signal icons to phcanOvebmp.dll...

PS: I will release a pack with NEW Windows Mobile 6.5 ICONS and 1% BATTERY INCREMENTS soon
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Angelusz:
--- Introduction ---

Work in progress!!

Since the first day Manila was released people got interesting in making it their own. From there a lot has changed and the way it can be edited has revolutionized.

Many X1 users installed either a ROM with TF3D(/TF3D2) or the separate CAB installation, editing it is very useful to us too.

Now, I'm trying to share "the power" to modify it and make it your own, to then share it with everyone else!

This guide will teach you the basics to make it happen. Basic computer skills are definitely required, some image editing skills make it much easier as well. Good luck!

--- Tools ---

There are several tools you can use for the different steps in the process. I will try to list at least two options for each step. What I use myself is listed green.

First thing you need is an editor that can open and modify the manila skin files;

CFC GUI - Thread - Direct download.

Manila Editor - Thread - Direct download

Then there's actually editing the images;

Adobe Photoshop - Website * Costs 700$ *

GIMP - Website - Direct download

And a proper file explorer;

Total Explorer - Website - Direct Download

Resco File Explorer - Website * Costs 30$ *

--- Files ---

Naturally, you need to find the files to work with. You can do this with CFC GUI (version 0.50 and higher),with a file explorer on your phone or with a PPC controller.

To be able to see the Hidden and System files, you need a proper file explorer (The built-in explorer does not suffice).

With Total Commander, you can move all the manila files to a folder on your storage card. When you've done so, you'll be able to find them when you connect your phone to your PC.

Personally, I use SOTI Pocket Controller - Website. This application costs 36$. Here you can use the application's file explorer, which allows you to see all files on your device.

The files you need are QTC, Mode9 and LUA files. HTC gave every file a coded filename. You're looking for all the files ranging between 00157c97_manila and 7ff2cb82_manila. You only need the files that end with "_manila".

CFC GUI can parse which files are the QTC (image) files you need.

--- Glossary ---

PPC: Pocket Personal Computer

QTC: The file format HTC uses for their images

CFC: Chainfire's Compression (See his thread for more info)

PNG: Portable Network Graphics

--- Acknowledgements ---

Chainfire - CFC GUI and all his great work on Manila.

Sushilange & D-MAN666 - Manila Editor and other manila apps.
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Angelusz:
--- Tips & Tricks ---

- CFC GUI can take care of many of the functions manually described above, for instance extracting the files from your device, and copying the modified files back. This function however, is currently still being tested.

- Warning: Works only if TF3D is in the ROM you installed! If you made a change, but would like the original image back, just delete the file from your windows folder and it'll revert to the original ROM file.
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Angelusz:
Reserved

I will be reserving this post for future use.

For now, I'd like to see comments, additions and much, much more! :D
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] knaplullig:
so far so good:)

nothing to edit yet!

geep it up brow..

maybe let people know that if you want to colour exsisting manila files (as the highlights) it's best to use a gradiant (in photoshop: image- adjustments- gradiant map)

good luck with the rest of it :D
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Angelusz:
Thanks, though it doesn't look like many people are interested (anymore?).
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] rotastrain:
hey angelusz of corse evryones interested.

i have to just suggest two things

if ur wondering y no one is repllying or saying anything bout this onederful tutorial it is because ur tutorial lacks pictures.

people like to see descriptive images.just do that and evryone will love it

better post a video

second

ur doina great job and plz dnt leave this incomplete or loose interest in it.when u finish we will get it made sticky.it will help anser a lot of questions for new users who need the help of senior members.personally i would like to add to tutorial later when u come to more advanced stuff like modenine editing with lua and script.

carry on the great work

cheers

rotastrain
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] himuraken:
for my part i already got the basic idea of what i should do. i know it's gonna sound crazy but i'v never photo edit anything before lol. im totally lost in all this lol.so because of that it's held me back from customizing. however i have ask a friend to help but he's just busy and i hate to ask him to take time for these little projects of mine. just to give you an idea of what i did already.

*cfc gui

*manila editor

*m9 editor

*the gimp software-tried to tinkle with it a bit but FAILED. have not read simple tutorial section yet. should get to it sometimes

*extracted the manila files and converted it to .png file

a tutorial picture using gimp (since it's the only photo editing software i've ever mess with) would be great too. it's not the easiest to just make time and do all this, but if anyone can i'd appreciate it. thanks guys
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Angelusz:
Alrighty then. I'll be adding some pictures soon. Rotas, feel free to write a part on editing mode9 files. I can cover the basics, but have too little knowledge to really go into it yet.
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] nickwar:
Thanks

Angelusz,

Don't loose heart I'm so grateful for coming across this tutorial, as I've yet to find a theme that suites what I want. Much appreciated.
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Angelusz:
You're welcome. Good to see that someone uses this. Though, I won't be pumping in more time until more people request it. It's a waste to do a lot of effort for only a few people.
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] madindehead:
Thanks for this little guide Angelusz. Just out of interest, is it possible to also change the colour of the dialler using this method?

Going to give this a shot today, and see what I can come up with ^^
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Angelusz:
No, the dialer's buttons are embedded in a DLL file. If this sparks enough interest, I could create a guide how to edit DLL's as well (for usage in task bars as well).

Though, not many people have shown their appreciation for this guide either, so it's unlikely.
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] madindehead:
Well, I would certainly be interested at least, for a guide on how to edit the DLL's and extract the PNGs from them etc. If at least for personal use. After that, I might *might* have the time and patience to do something for the xda community ^^

It would be nice, if we could have skinned diallers to make the highlights that knaplullig has done

Hope you can find the time so make a quick guide on editing DLLs.
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] fadimck:
very interesting
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] nickwar:
Dialer Skinning

I'd appreciate a dialer skinning tut as I have yet to come across a noob friendly guide. This is the best guide I've found for manilla skinning. Thanks, I hope their is more interest to get some more info. Will just have to hope...
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Fikachu:
your tut is much appreciated. would love it having kind of a sticky thread with thousands of different skins like in diamond forum. i will try something by chance and share it with u
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] nickwar:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=520831

Help me customize my Dialer
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] donbonone:
okay im willing to work on some TF3D THEMES but how can i pack them into a cab for the users here ?

i mean,

i make all edited manila files in one cab, so they only need to install it..

how does this work ?
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] rotastrain:
hey angelusz,

seing the morose n cold response to this wonderfull tutorial i really dont see any point in posting any tutes in advanced manila editing
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Angelusz:
Thanks. I still have high hopes though, perhaps maybe, some day.. people will actually care! ;) :D
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] MykeChester:
hi Angelusz...really appreciate this thread...will be reading and trying it for this day onwards...thank a lot for sharing the knowledge...keep it up.;)
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Daranus:
Yea guys!

I for myself definitely care!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even if its just for a few ppl...you bring smile on peoples faces by doing such things...and thats what its all about isnt it?.. :)

Edit: yeeeeeeee!..just edited the first manila file in my whole life!

Made the Email envelope a bit transparent so that you can see the rest of the page in there too...looks awesome!! =)

tysm!!
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Daranus:
so..here are my first steps in editing! :D

not very..professional...but its mine! =)

jeez..is there a way to make the pics smaller within the IMG tags?..

anyways, thank you guys!!

edit: changed the first one with my new internet tab one...i like that one pretty much =), looks stunning on the x1!
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] elab:
Blimey, I just found this thread after doing a 'edit manila' search and finding your name mentioned in a thread, I then searched your posts and found this !!!!

It is a superb post, maybe a little scarey for us common mortals but very informative and I for one appreciate it !

Thanks for the effort and please don't be put off sharing.

:)
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Daranus:
hmmmm....i am searching for something and maybe someone could help me out there?..

Actually, if you go to the photo & video tab and then make a slideshow...and the go into options.

I have searched like 4 hours today where these freakin option page is located but its like it does not exist!??!?

please...help me!!!!!!!!
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] Gwystyl:
I'm going to have a go at trying to convert MrRusch's blue manila 2.5 theme to T-mobile purple, so I think I'll use this thread a lot to get me going.....

@knaplullig: do you know how to make a gradient in a selection in the Gimp? Which colours do you use for your gradient? The theme colour and black or dark grey or something else?
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] tomecki2:
thanks!

Thanks a lot for this tutorial!

It took me just some minutes to read it, then download necessary program and finally my phone's interface became what I wanted it to be. I would never expect this to be that easy. Great tutorial, great tool!

I really appreciate it.

Keep on going in this direction... :)

regards
[XPERIA X1 Themes and Apps] gavriel18:
Thank you!!

I just found this thread and I can't wait to finish work so I can go home and try this out. I am a huge noob at this but your instructions seem easy to follow. Thanks again!
[G1 Android Development] zgjbeta:
Alright, i just updated yesterday to the 1.5. Fell in love with the phone all over again, unfortunately today i thought i install an apps to sd because i was having very little memory. So i ran the .bat file provided in this forum and went through the whole process and finally said reboot the phone. Rebooted the phone and got stuck on the first boot screen. So i tried waiting and waiting and didnt work removed the battery and still nothing. Finally did a factory reset wipe on the recovery console, still nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Edit Heres the Paste from the CMD window!

::This file will set up saving all apps and running them from the sd card.

::Make sure you have your sd card formatted. If not, this will be unsuccessful.

::Make sure you have c:/tmp/old (should be empty)

::and c:/tmp/new (with the modded mountd.conf and init.rc)

Press any key to continue . . .

remote object '/system/etc/mountd.conf' does not exist

17 KB/s (145 bytes in 0.007s)

::Backed up phone's mountd.conf and init.rc files (chk to ensure they're there)

Press any key to continue . . .

remount succeeded

mkdir failed for /system/sd, File exists

app etc init.rc media usr

bin fonts lib modules xbin

build.prop framework lost+found sd

::Created the /sd folder. (You should see it in the list above).

Press any key to continue . . .

31 KB/s (384 bytes in 0.011s)

34 KB/s (321 bytes in 0.008s)

::Pushed the modified mountd.conf and init.rc files to your phone

::replacing the old ones that you should have ensured were backed up ;).

::Reboot your phone.

Press any key to continue . . .

::::::::::Seriously... reboot your phone!:::::::::::::::::::

Press any key to continue . . .

::Did you reboot? If you haven't... DO IT NOW!

Press any key to continue . . .

::Last chance.. (Make sure it's fully loaded before continuing)

Press any key to continue . . .